Disaster Research Literature Review
When Disaster Strikes: Responding to the Needs of Children
2004
· University of Oklahoma
The article discusses the evolution of emergency medicine as a specialization since the 1960s and its role in responding to various health crises, including terrorist …
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Child Abuse in Natural Disasters and Conflicts: A Systematic Review
2021
· University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences,
· Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences,
· Allameh Tabataba'i University
This review examined violence against children during emergencies and natural disasters, events when child protection systems are weakened. Findings reveal that families facing food and …
Children's Health Care in Mass-Casualty Incidents: A Systematic Literature Review
This review examines children's health care during mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). It describes the challenges of helping children in emergencies and identifies key topics like disaster …
Building National Capacity for Child and Family Disaster Mental Health Research
2010
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Missouri,
· Fielding Graduate University,
· Behavioral Health Innovations,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Duke University Medical Center
This article introduces the Child & Family Disaster Research Training & Education (DRT) program, which aims at improving the ability to research disaster mental health …
Children's Environmental Health and Disaster Resilience in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
This article describes the work of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that supports health professionals' …
A Scoping Review of Youth and Young Adults' Roles in Natural Disaster Mitigation and Response: Considerations for Youth Wellbeing During a Global Ecological Crisis
This review considers the literature on disaster mitigation, response, and recovery following natural disasters with a focus on the engagement of youth and young adults. …
Children and Families in the Context of Disasters: Implications for Preparedness and Response
This article explores how disasters affect children and families. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, noting that family dynamics play a crucial …
Secondary Stressors and Extreme Events and Disasters: A Systematic Review of Primary Research from 2010-2011
This review identifies studies from 2010-2011 about secondary stressors after disasters like floods and earthquakes. It describes how these stressors, such as financial problems or …
Disaster Research Team Building: A Case Study of a Web-Based Disaster Research Training Program
2012
· University of Washington,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· University of Missouri,
· University of Oklahoma
This case study discusses a web-based disaster research training program at the University of Washington. The program aimed to train researchers and clinicians in disaster …
Health Informatics for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Planning
This review examines how informatics can help prepare for disasters affecting children. It describes the need to focus on children's unique needs during emergencies, as …